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P515 PTW

1997 Ford Galaxy

Blue Petrol 2304cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,322 mi
Last recorded101,322 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Galaxy118,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 PTW
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,304cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,322 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 101,321 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,126 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 97,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,991 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 91,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

Pass 25 Apr 2011 76,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 69,854 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,854 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,500 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and bald inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp

some fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 18 Apr 2009 64,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre 3 mm and bald inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded and clamp

some fraying to o/s/f seat belt

Fail 19 Apr 2008 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge + cracks in tread

offside + nearside front lower arms - bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2008 59,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge + cracks in tread

offside + nearside front lower arms - bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 55,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,034 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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P515 PTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 2,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1997 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 118,158 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P515 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P515 PTW is a 1997 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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